Representation of women in national science academies in India is steadily increasing, contrary to claims made by a global survey, Lok Sabha was informed today.

“Women’s representation and their participation in national science academies in India is steadily increasing, though it is still not at par with their male counterparts,” the minister said. (Source: PTI)

Representation of women in national science academies in India is steadily increasing, contrary to claims made by a global survey, Lok Sabha was informed today.

Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan said during Question Hour that the study report recently released by global survey of science academies and gender had not taken into account the output of all Indian science academies and had missed out the performance of major institutions like Indian Academy of Science, Bangalore, National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad and Indian National Academy of Engineering, New Delhi.

Indian National Science Academy, Delhi is the only Indian academy that the report had referred to, he said.

“Women’s representation and their participation in national science academies in India is steadily increasing, though it is still not at par with their male counterparts,” the minister said.